Recognizing Bayshore Fit (Cong. Rec., Dec. 9, 2020)
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Page S7324 of the Senate section of the Congressional Record for December 9, 2020, with statements in interleaved columns, headed Recognizing Bayshore Fit. One statement argues against making people wait 5 months for cash benefits and then 24 months for Medicare coverage under the Social Security disability program, which is that speaker's view. Another supports the PAID Act on coordinating claims with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Medicare Advantage and Part D plans, calling it a boon for seniors and taxpayers. A further statement recalls the Champlain Housing Trust in Burlington, and a list of enrolled acts includes H.R. 8235 on case management systems.
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S7324 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE December 9, 2020
for Social Security Disability Insur- ago. The PAID Act aims to ensure that the settling parties so that they have
ance benefits and Medicare coverage to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid the ability to coordinate with Part C
all eligible Americans. Services, CMS, in coordinating claims and Part D plans earlier, if they so
Forcing Americans to wait 5 months related to Medicare Advantage MA, or choose.
to begin cash benefits and then another Medicare Part D plans, can provide the Congress has afforded CMS 12 months
24 months for Medicare coverage is a information needed for settling parties to implement this law, and we urge the
dangerous policy. In many cases, appli- to resolve claims-fairly and efficiently. agency to move with all deliberate
cants have little or no income while In short, this bill is a boon for sen- speed to both implement its own sys-
they are waiting for government bene- iors, Main Street job creators, and the tem changes and coordinate with pri-
fits to begin. We should not be forcing American taxpayer. mary plans throughout the implemen-
someone with stage-4 breast cancer or As this bill approaches the legislative tation process. Regular communication
Huntington’s Disease or any of the dis- finish line, I would like to thank Chair- and coordination will prove critical in
abilities or diseases that qualify a per- man GRASSLEY for his invaluable sup- ensuring that Primary Plans are aware
son for Social Security Disability In- port in working with my office, as well of the data exchange requirements that
surance to wait to receive benefits. as with our Democratic counterparts CMS plans to implement and are pre-
Those who have been determined eligi- and with CMS, to bolster, refine, and pared as quickly as possible to utilize
ble are American workers who have identify legislative avenues for our the data CMS will be providing under
paid into the Social Security system proposal. I would also like to thank this law. By involving all stakeholders
throughout their lives. We have an ob- Senator CARDIN for his partnership in throughout the implementation proc-
ligation to assist Americans in their co-leading this legislation, along with ess, CMS can implement our intent
time of need in a timely manner. When Representatives KIND and BILIRAKIS, that the needed plan identity informa-
a person receives a diagnosis, bills do who introduced a companion bill in the tion be available for parties to coordi-
not wait 5 months to be paid, House, which passed by voice vote yes- nate benefits as efficiently as possible.
healthcare costs are not put on hold for terday. Together, I feel confident that f
2 years. Their rent, their utilities, we can see the PAID Act signed into
their healthcare copayments come due law by the end of the year. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
immediately. Therefore, the benefits Congress amended the MSP statute
these American workers have paid for in 2007 to require parties to a dispute—
known as primary plans—to report set- RECOGNIZING BAYSHORE FIT
through their Social Security contribu-
tions should be made available to them tlements, judgments, and awards to ∑ Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, as chair-
when they are found eligible. Medicare through so-called section 111 man of the Senate Committee on Small
I would again like to congratulate reports. This amendment allowed Business and Entrepreneurship, each
the senior Senator from Rhode Island. Medicare to-seek recovery from set- week I recognize a small business that
His bill is an important step forward tling parties when Medicare paid for exemplifies the American entrepre-
for people with ALS and for all people healthcare because other payment was neurial spirit at the heart of our coun-
eligible for SSDI benefits. Let’s use not available or reasonably expected to try. It is my privilege to recognize a
this moment to move forward and be available. While this system has family-owned small business that pro-
make comprehensive change to the functioned well for the Medicare Fee- motes American health and wellness by
way we administer SSDI benefits to all for-Service program, where CMS has operating a gym and fitness business.
eligible Americans with disabilities. the claims data needed for recovery, it This week, it is my pleasure to recog-
Every eligible applicant continues to has not worked successfully for the MA nize Bayshore Fit of Tampa, FL, as the
have essential expenses and needs the Part C and Part D programs, where Senate Small Business of the Week.
cash benefits and healthcare coverage CMS does not have the requisite Part C In 2012, partners Jeff Fink and Beth
provided by Medicare. and Part D claims data and cannot re- Scanlan founded Bayshore Fit in
My bill, S. 2496, the Stop the Wait cover for payments that have been Tampa, FL. Both Jeff and Beth had
Act, would eliminate the waiting peri- made. To compound the problem, set- years of experience training for mara-
ods for those eligible for SSDI benefits, tling parties are often unable to iden- thons, bodybuilding, and fitness com-
regardless of diagnosis. It would elimi- tify the correct Part C or Part D plan petitions. Together, they created a
nate the 5-month waiting period for to be able to coordinate benefits, gym that met the demand for a person-
SSDI benefits, and it would eliminate should they choose to do so. This legis- alized alternative to large national
the 24-month waiting period for Medi- lation closes that critical information gym chains. Jeff and Beth focused on
care coverage. It would help keep peo- by having CMS communicate the Part helping every customer meet their
ple from slipping in to poverty and C and Part D plan identification to set- health goals, developing a family-
would ensure they have healthcare cov- tling parties in response to a section friendly, relationship-driven business.
erage. 111 report. CMS has that data and can As their client base grew, they quickly
Today, let’s celebrate the policy vic- provide it. moved their gym into a larger facility.
tory and the great work Senator Congress recognizes that for the last Today, Bayshore Fit continues to
WHITEHOUSE has accomplished to im- 8 years, CMS has provided section 111 serve the Tampa area, with members
prove the lives of Americans with ALS. reports to the Part C and Part D Plans, ranging from first-time gym attendees
Tomorrow and for the days to come, and Congress expects that CMS will to senior citizens and even professional
let’s work to secure that victory for all continue to do so after this legislation athletes. The gym has been featured in
Americans who are eligible for SSDI. is enacted. Further, the existing MSP local media, recognizing their signifi-
They cannot wait. statute and regulations impose specific cant membership growth and continued
f requirements on CMS, and on Part C emphasis on personalized programs.
and Part D plans, to pay for claims in Bayshore Fit’s emphasis on healthy
PAID ACT some situations, to not pay for claims living extends to their philanthropic
Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina. Mr. in other situations, and to pursue re- endeavors. They are involved with the
President, yesterday, the Provide Ac- covery of claims when appropriate. South Tampa Chamber of Commerce
curate Information Directly, PAID Act Nothing in this legislation is intended and the Westshore Alliance in Tampa’s
took a pivotal step closer to becoming to change any of those obligations or Westshore business district. For more
law. Once enacted, this vital legisla- requirements, and Congress expects than 8 years, Bayshore Fit has spon-
tion, which I had the privilege of co- Part C and Part D plans to continue to sored local youth sports teams. They
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authoring with Senator Cardin, will seek recovery of claims by timely noti- regularly support local nonprofit orga-
save tens of millions of taxpayer dol- fying settling parties when a payment nizations, including Frameworks of
lars through targeted and common- has been made that should be reim- Tampa Bay, Inc., which fosters youth
sense updates to the Medicare sec- bursed, consistent with the CMS notice social and emotional development.
ondary payer, MSP, statute, which procedures. This legislation is only in- Like many of Florida’s small busi-
Congress first codified four decades tended to provide more information to nesses, Bayshore Fit temporarily
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December 9, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7325
closed its doors due to the coronavirus thing truly transformative: Through also brought great energy and innova-
pandemic. In April 2020, the U.S. Small shared equity, it gave low-income peo- tion to this work, and her bold think-
Business Administration launched the ple access to homeownership that was ing—one of the qualities that made her
Paycheck Protection Program, a small never possible before. Because the land indispensable in my municipal admin-
business relief program that I was trust remains affordable in perpetuity, istration—will also be sorely missed. I
proud to author. The PPP provides for- the homes are still affordable today count Brenda among my closest allies
givable loans to impacted small busi- and will remain so long into the future. in affordable housing, and I have great-
nesses and nonprofits who maintain From her role at CEDO, Brenda went ly appreciated working alongside her
their payroll during the COVID–19 pan- on to play a pivotal role in the Cham- for nearly four decades. She has been a
demic. plain Housing Trust’s growth and suc- tremendous colleague and friend. I
Jeff and Beth used their PPP loan to cess. She served as the first board wish her all the best in her well-de-
keep their business operating until president and, in 1991, became the exec- served retirement.∑
Florida allowed gyms to reopen. utive director. Nearly 30 years later, f
Bayshore Fit pivoted to provide virtual the Champlain Housing Trust is the
world’s largest community land trust, MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE
classes and video training sessions.
When they reopened, Bayshore Fit de- with 2,600 affordable homes, including At 12:15 p.m., a message from the
veloped an outdoor workout facility. 566 designated for shared equity owner- House of Representatives, delivered by
They also introduced a Bayshore Fit ship; more than 6,000 members; and Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an-
app to manage workout class schedules nearly $300 million in assets. The nounced that the House has passed the
and the number of people allowed to Champlain Housing Trust has not only following bills, without amendment:
enter the gym. benefited Burlington area residents and S. 134. An act to amend title 18, United
Bayshore Fit exemplifies the unique Vermonters. Brenda has used her tal- States Code, with regard to stalking.
S. 578. An act to amend title II of the So-
role of relationship-driven small busi- ent and dedication to assist countless
cial Security Act to eliminate the five-
nesses in building communities. I com- communities around the country inter- month waiting period for disability insur-
mend their support to youth athletics ested in starting their own programs, ance benefits under such title for individuals
programs and promoting public health. making the work of the trust a na- with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Congratulations to Jeff, Beth, and tional and international model, now es- S. 1014. An act to establish the Route 66
the entire team at Bayshore Fit. I look tablished in it at least 23 States and 8 Centennial Commission, and for other pur-
countries. Additionally, as an active poses.
forward to watching your continued S. 2258. An act to provide anti-retaliation
growth and success.∑ member of the Neighborworks Alliance protections for antitrust whistleblowers.
f of Vermont, Brenda partnered with S. 2904. An act to direct the Director of the
other housing organizations to assist National Science Foundation to support re-
TRIBUTE TO BRENDA TORPY Vermonters all across our State. search on the outputs that may be generated
∑ Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I rise I am extremely pleased to see com- by generative adversarial networks, other-
today to recognize Brenda Torpy, who munity land trusts serving people wise known as deepfakes, and other com-
parable techniques that may be developed in
is retiring this month after decades of worldwide, and remain incredibly
the future, and for other purposes.
service at Champlain Housing Trust. proud that the model was spearheaded S. 3703. An act to amend the Elder Abuse
Brenda is not only a leader and ally in in my hometown of Burlington, VT. Prevention and Prosecution Act to improve
the fight for affordable housing, she is While much work remains to achieve the prevention of elder abuse and exploi-
a longtime friend. our shared goal of making affordable tation of individuals with Alzheimer’s dis-
When I was elected mayor of Bur- housing a human right, I am enor- ease and related dementias.
lington, VT, in 1981, I knew I had a S. 4902. An act to designate the United
mously grateful to Brenda for her ca-
States courthouse located at 351 South West
unique opportunity to change the way reer-long dedication to achieving this Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah, as the
things were done, and to serve working vision. With Brenda’s retirement at the ‘‘Orrin G. Hatch United States Courthouse’’.
families and others who had been left end of this year, we will lose an excep- The message also announced that the
behind by past administrations. My vi- tional leader in the housing commu- House has passed the following bills, in
sion was for a municipal government nity, but I am confident that her con- which it requests the concurrence of
that worked for every one and in- tributions will not be forgotten. The the Senate:
creased fairness and equity so that all Champlain Housing Trust and its port- H.R. 631. An act for the relief of Arpita
Burlington residents could get ahead. folio represent an impressive legacy, Kurdekar, Girish Kurdekar, and Vandana
At the time, far too many residents but perhaps even more impressive is Kurdekar.
were struggling to keep up with rising the enduring positive impact her work H.R. 683. An act to impose requirements on
housing costs due to gentrification and has had on the countless lives changed the payment of compensation to professional
development, and owning their own thanks to affordable housing. Because persons employed in voluntary cases com-
menced under title III of the Puerto Rico
home—a hallmark of the American of Brenda, older Vermonters on fixed Oversight Management and Economic Sta-
dream—felt like an impossible goal. I incomes are able to stay in their bility Act (commonly known as
wanted to change that. homes; New Americans and refugees ‘‘PROMESA’’).
My vision for housing in Burlington can provide stability for their families H.R. 1375. An act to amend title XVIII of
could never have become a reality as they adapted to a new culture and the Social Security Act to provide for trans-
without Brenda and her work to estab- community; single parents can rely on parency of Medicare secondary payer report-
lish a community land trust in a safe, consistent home in which to ing information, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2477. An act to amend title XVIII of
Vermont. Brenda served as the city’s raise their children; and young home- the Social Security Act to establish a sys-
first housing director in the newly cre- owners can break the cycle of poverty tem to notify individuals approaching Medi-
ated Community and Economic Devel- by purchasing an asset that will grow care eligibility, to simplify and modernize
opment Office—CEDO—a role in which in value over time. Quite simply, the eligibility enrollment process, and for
she demonstrated remarkable talent Vermont and Vermonters are better off other purposes.
and dedication. It was Brenda and her today because of Brenda. H.R. 4225. An act for the relief of Maria Isa-
colleagues who proposed the idea of a Becoming executive director of the bel Bueso Barrera, Alberto Bueso Mendoza,
Karla Maria Barrera De Bueso, and Ana
community land trust, which was a Trust the same year I arrived in Wash-
Lucia Bueso Barrera.
novel idea at the time. Thanks to their ington, it is no exaggeration to say H.R. 7146. An act for the relief of Victoria
work with the Institute for Community Brenda lent her expertise to me gener- Galindo Lopez.
Economics and their successful engage- ously throughout my time in Congress. H.R. 7572. An act for the relief of Median
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ment with the community, this innova- There was never an instance when my El-Moustrah.
tive model for affordable housing came staff and I could not rely on Brenda to H.R. 8161. An act to authorize implementa-
tion grants to community-based nonprofits
to the city of Burlington and was es- provide expert insights on the housing to operate one-stop reentry centers.
tablished as the Burlington Commu- challenges we still face, and to put a H.R. 8235. An act to provide for the mod-
nity Land Trust, now the Champlain human face on what can seem like ab- ernization of electronic case management
Housing Trust. The trust did some- stract and intractable problems. She systems, and for other purposes.
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